Inquiry #1: Our inquiry is regarding the number of working days(60) for this job. We know that signal poles take approx. 12 wks to arrive. There are (3) intersections to complete as well as other work to be addressed. 60 WD may be inadequate for this size job. Please respond. Thank you.Inquiry submitted 04/26/2012

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.Response posted 04/26/2012

Response #2:Refer to Section 4 of the Special Provisions regarding the 1st working day.

The 1st working day is the earlier of (1) the 90th day after contract approval or (2) the day you start work other than the measurement of controlling field dimensions or the location of utilities.Response posted 04/30/2012

Inquiry #2: What percentage of the contract must the prime bidder perform/provide with their own forces?Inquiry submitted 05/07/2012

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.Response posted 05/07/2012

Response #2:Standard Special Provision amends Section 8-1.01, “Subcontracting,” of the 2006 StandardSpecifications. The provision requires at least 30 percent of all contract work be performed by theprime contractor’s own organization and eliminates the exception of specialty work.Response posted 05/08/2012

The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.03, “Examination of Plans, Specifications, Contract, and Site of Work,” of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.